MissionUC San Diego Athletics is committed to the physical, intellectual and personal development of students, enhancing the overall student life experience, and campus pride.

The department sponsors a broad base of men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports, which promote the pursuit of excellence, strength of character, teamwork, ethical conduct, and diversity, as well as other lessons competitive sport teaches.

As such, UC San Diego Athletics is inextricably linked to the educational mission of the University and the high standards to which it aspires.

VisionAs the University and UC San Diego Athletics continue to grow and evolve, we envision ourselves as being one of the premiere NCAA athletics programs in the nation; setting the standard in all aspects of competitive success, academic excellence, ethical conduct, student-athlete experience, campus pride, the development and retention of coaches and staff, and the establishment of lifelong relationships.

We will continue to make UC San Diego Athletics organizationally and financially viable for any future campus, conference, and divisional opportunities.

We will enhance campus, alumni, and community pride while fostering collaborations that increase our profile within the University and visibility throughout the region.